Services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, August 3, 2015 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Jim McDonald officiating. Burial will follow at North Jericho Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, August 2, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born October 14, 1922 in Shelby County to Marion Duncan and Mollie (Broadway) Byrd.

You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas

07/29/2015

George Allen Daily, 61, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on July 28, 2015, at his home.

Funeral services will be at 2:00p.m., Thursday, July 30, 2015, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Jack Comer of Circle Drive Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

Visitation will be preceding the service from 12:00p.m. to 2:00p.m.

Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on August 30, 1953, he was the son of W.T. Daily and Francis (Carr) Daily. Paw Paw loved fishing, watching T.V., and playing with his grandkids. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He will be greatly missed.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, James Edward Daily.

He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Laurel Daily; daughter Brandy Lang and husband Chris, of Tennessee; son, Shane Daily and wife Rebekah, of Bridge City; grandchildren, Graham and Eli Daily; brothers-in-law, Kenneth Hardy and wife Kathy, of Center, and Richard Hardy and wife, Cheryl, of Harleton; sister-in-law, Wylma Beckham and husband Delbert, of Center; along with numerous nieces, nephews, and other family.

Branda Nell Milford, 67, of Timpson, Texas passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2015 in Houston, Texas. She was born in Center, Texas on June 22, 1948, the daughter of Albert Ritter and Eathel Langford Ritter. Funeral services for Branda will take place on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at 2:00 PM at Taylor Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Corinth Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday from 6:00-8:00 PM at Taylor Funeral Home.

Branda grew up in the Buncombe community in Panola County. She attended Gary High School where she was very active in basketball and track. Branda married Carroll Milford on July 23, 1968. She had many varied interests. Her family had raised horses for nearly 50 years. She also enjoyed fishing, hunting and going to “the boats”.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, July 27, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center Texas.

Ms. Stewart was born September 5, 1960 in Center to Charles L. Williams and Jackie A. Williams. She was of the Baptist faith and loved spending time with her grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Kevin L. Jones, Greg Frazier, Paul Frazier, Dewayne Crocker, Jon Davis, and Matt Williams.

She is survived by

Father:
Charles L Williams and wife Francis of Center

Children:
Gregory P. Frazier and Jackie, of Center
Britney Stewart of San Antonio

Visitation will be Sunday July 26, from 12:00pm to 2:00 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center, Texas. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 26, 2015 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center with Rev. Dr. Robert de Wolfe officiating.

Rohte Suzanne Everett McAdams was born July 22nd, 1944, in Nacogdoches, Texas, to Creed Edward Everett and Rohte Gene Yarbrough Everett. She spent her childhood years in Garrison, and was drum major at Garrison High School. She earned her Master’s Degree from Stephen F. Austin and spent the majority of her career teaching in San Augustine. She was a loyal member of Beta Sigma Phi (Preceptor Upsilon), and made many dear friends through this organization. She once worked at the green houses at Texas A&M University, and carried on her hobby of gardening throughout her life. She valued her role as a mother, always being kind-hearted, and generous, above all else. She dearly loved her grandchildren, Frank, Jodi and Benji.

Donations in Honor of Suzanne McAdams can be made to the St. John’s Episcopal Church in Center
P.O. Box 1026
Center, Tx 75935
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

Milton H. Cooper passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2015 in Tyler.Graveside services for Mr. Cooper, Sr., 83, of Tyler, will be held on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. at Oaklawn Memorial Park, 1554 State Highway 7 East, Center, TX.

He was born in rural Harris County, Texas on April 16, 1932. He was preceded in death by his father,Horace W. Cooper, and mother, Allene Cooper.

Milton proudly served in the Marine Corps during the Korean War. He was a member of the Sharon Shrine Temple in Tyler, Texas and was a mason for over 50 years.

Upon completion of a degree in education from the University of Houston in 1955, Milton began teaching sixth grade in Houston Independent School District. After sixteen years in the Houston Independent School District, he began his twenty-year career in the Spring Independent School District where he was the first principal of Bammel Middle School. He was a director, principal, and assistant superintendent in Spring ISD. Spring ISD’s 18th elementary school was named after Mr. Cooper.

Milton is survived by his wife of over 62 years, Anne Rodgers Cooper, and a legacy of his sister MaryJo Cooper of Houston, two sons and three granddaughters including son, Milton, Jr. and wife Carla, and granddaughter Katy of Houston; and son, Paul and wife Vickie, and granddaughters, Ashley andRachel of Tyler. In lieu of flowers, memorials in honor of Milton H. Cooper, may be made to the memorial of your choice.

Online condolences &amp; tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.

Jimmy Choron was born 4 December 1953 in Dallas, Texas and was lovingly reared and cared for by his parents, J. Wilton and Grace Choron. He graduated from Center in 1973. In 1995 he moved to Russia after accepting a job offer from Kodak where he continued to live and participate in a variety of opportunities.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 25, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Interment will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Shelby County. A visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Billy Gene was born June 20, 1928, in Shelby County, Texas, to Frank Ramsey and Mary Lee Hughes Ramsey. He later moved to Houston, where he lived for 50 years, raised his family, worked as both a lineman and foreman at Houston Light and Power and served in various church and community roles. He retired after 36 years of service. In 2000, following his retirement, Billy Gene and Ouida moved back home to Shelby County, where they are active members of Hillcrest Baptist Church in Center.

He is survived by
Wife of 68 years: Ouida “Bunkin” Crawford Ramsey of Center

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

Dawn Bradley Lang, 72, of Garrison, was called to be with our Lord on July 16, 2015.

Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 24, 2015, at First United Methodist Church in Garrison with Bro. Rick Anderson officiating. Interment will follow at Bethel Cemetery in Appleby. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 1:00 p.m.

Dawn was born August 21, 1942 in Battle Creek, MI. She lived a life of service to her church, her family and to others in need. A faithful Christian, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend and active member of the community, Dawn committed her life to showing kindness to those around her. She worked as a nurse at Garrison Nursing Home, served as choir director at First Methodist Church in Garrison, was a member of the Timpson chapter of Eastern Star and served as Grand Matron of the Garrison chapter. Dawn had a lovely smile and uplifting personality that would always light up the room. All those who knew and loved Dawn know that the world is a lesser place as a result of her passing.

Preceded in death by her loving husband Charles Fred Lang. Her parents Rex Bradley and Jeanne Bradley

She is survived by her sons Tracey Lang and his wife Denise from Richmond Tx, David Lang, his wife Gina, Son Troy Lang and his wife, Jill, Granddaughter Brittany Lang, Grandson Myles Lang, Grandson Rian Lang, his wife Ashley, Granddaughters Cheyenne and Brooklynn from Alvin Tx, Christopher Lang, his wife Jacqueline and son Xander from Woodlands Tx, son Charles Lang Jr. from College Station Tx, Grandchildren Cameron and Susanne.

Mrs. Queen Esther Moore, Garrett was born on November 3, 1933 to the late Zebedee and Louisa Moore in Shelbyville, Texas

She united with the East Hamilton Baptist Church at an early age and was a faithful member until she left to be with the Lord on July 22, 2015. She believed in working for the Lord. She sang in the choir, was the director of the food committee, and diligently worked on the building fund committee.

She attended and graduated from the East Liberty School where she was a member of the basketball team.

She was retired from Bruce Hardwood Floors where she worked for over 19 years and made many friends.

She united in marriage to the late William Garrett on December 10, 1955 to the union two daughters were born. Pearl McLendon (A.L.) and Robbie Garrett both of Center. She leaves to cherish her memory five grandchildren: Rochelle (Aaron) Robinson, O’Bryan Land, Marlon (Jessica) Cartwright, Denise Garrett, and Asia Garrett. Two great-grandchildren Aiden Robinson and Allen Hutto. Six brothers: Mervin Gene, R.L, Robert, and Zebedee Jr. (Lula) Moore all of Center. Carl (Dazella) and Billy Earl (Peggy) Moore of Houston, Texas. One sister: Lou Byndom of Center, Texas. Three brother-in-laws: Sam (Judy), Lee Garrett of Tyler, Texas and AJ Garett of Beaumont. Sister-in-laws Mae Ella Moore of Shelbyville, Texas. Raised as special brothers: Tom Cartwright (Sandra) of Silsbee, Texas; James (Elizabeth) of Sacramento, Ca; Lem Cartwright of Center, and Sammy Garrett of Shelbyville. Special cousins including Minnie Brinson, Lola Chumbley, and Eloise “Doll” Johnson. She was preceding in death by brothers Lee Arvis, Ellis P., and Willie Earl Moore.

She leaves also to cherish her memory her pet cat “Bad Boy” and her dog “Boxer” along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Visitation will be Friday, July 24, 2015 at Hicks Chapel, (804 MLK Drive, Center, Texas), from the hours of 6:00pm-8:00pm.

Burial will be at Burton Field Cemetery in the East Hamilton Community

Repass will be at Park Pit (Mrs. Jessie Fountain’s) following the services.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, July 24, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 25, 2015 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. Jack Manley and Rev. Ed McRae officiating. Interment will follow at Short Cemetery in Shelby County.

Ms. Gilchrist was born May 18, 1918, in Shelby County, to Robert L. Anding and Versie Collins Anding. She was a member of Order of the Eastern Star, Center Chapter No. 348, the Den Mother of the Cub Scouts and also a member of First Assembly of Church in Center.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday August 1, 2015 at the home of Danny & Cheryl Green. Her request was that family and friends gather and have a big Italian dinner in honor of her family. The family will have a private graveside service at a later date.

Bess was born March 15, 1933, in Port Arthur Texas to Anthony Campise and Opal Miller Campise. She later met Fred Green to whom she was married to for 61 years. She was an exceptional cook and homemaker.

Graveside services for Fannie Mae Caid, 93, of Tyler, will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2015 at 10:30 AM at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center with Rev. Pat Alvey and Rev. Carl Smith officiating, under the direction of Stewart Family Funeral Home.

Mrs. Caid passed away Monday, July 20, 2015 in Tyler.
She was born July 3, 1922 in Woods, Texas, to Aaron Frank Baldwin and Bernice Gibson Baldwin.

Fannie Mae was a member of Friendly Baptist Church of Tyler, Texas and a former member of First Baptist Church of Center, Texas. She graduated from Center High School in Center, Texas. She held the position of admittance clerk with East Jefferson General Hospital until she retired.

Fannie Mae was preceded in death by her father Aaron Frank Baldwin, her mother Bernice Gibson Baldwin, and her sister Helon Marie Harwell.

She is survived by her loving family including daughter, Lanelle Picarella and her husband Joe; son, Jeff C. Caid and his wife Cindy; grandsons, Aaron Picarella and Kip Picarella and his wife Alyssa; granddaughters, Jessica Carroll and her husband Jeffrey, Lisa Taylor and her husband Joe and Marissa Caid; four great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 22, 2015, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 23, 2015, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Tim Perkins officiating. Interment will follow at Reynolds Cemetery in Shelby County.

Ms. Reynolds was born December 7, 1955, in Dennison, to Billy Ray Reynolds and Helen Jean Askew Reynolds. She loved watching cooking shows and caring for others, especially her family and her dogs. She was a member of Hurst Street Church of Christ.

She is survived by
Son: Christopher Reynolds and wife, Julia, of Nacogdoches

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

A funeral service for Mr. Alex Joe “Jay” Travis, 89, of Beckville, will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 22, 2015, at Jimerson-Lipsey Funeral Home Chapel in Carthage. Officiating the service will be Bro. Jerry Phillips, Pastor Ray Holland, and Bro. Danny Dodson. Interment will follow in Shiloh Cemetery, Rusk County. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. Mr. Travis passed away on Sunday afternoon, July 19, 2015, at his home in Beckville with his family by his side.

Alex Joe “Jay” Travis was born on June 26, 1926, in Ada, OK to the late Alvis and Martha Taylor Travis. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1947. During this time he met and married the love of his life, Zettie Mae Smith, on Sept. 1, 1945, in Center. He happily and lovingly provided for his family as a Fabricater Welder for Zachary and Brown & Root for many years until his retirement. They moved to Beckville in 1977, from Savoy, TX and were a member of the First Baptist Church of Beckville. Their pastor and pastor’s wife for many years, Bro. Jerry and Mrs. Banita, held a very special place in their hearts. Mr. Travis was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years and son, Tommie Joe “Jody” Travis.

Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Beckville, P.O. Box 329, Beckville, TX 75631.

A guestbook may be signed online at www.jimerson-lipsey.com.

Ira Clifton (Cliff) Burgay was born January 12, 1934 to Ira and Cleo Burgay in Shelby County. He died July 16, 2015 in Garrison, Texas.

Funeral service will be 2:00 pm, Thursday, July 23, 2015 at the Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, Texas. Burial will be at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Shelby County. Visitation will be one hour before service 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at the Funeral Home.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, July 23, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, July 24, 2015 at Watson & Sons Chapel. Interment will follow Oaklawn Memorial Park.

Mr. Lamon was born September 29, 1951, in Lufkin, to Marion Dean Lamon and Hester Arlene Pinkston Lamon. He was of the Pentecostal faith.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Eric Pledger officiating. Interment will follow at Salem Cemetery in Shelby County.

Mr. Turner was born February 9, 1955, in Center, to Jesse Cleveland Turner Sr. and Dimple Cunningham Turner. He was a member of the Barnstorm Survivors Band, with whom he performed several benefits and also participated in the Toys for Tots Drive.

He is survived by
Son: Steven Turner and wife, January Nicole, of Center

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, July 19, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 20, 2015 at Watson & Sons Chapel. Military honors graveside will follow at Strong Cemetery in Huxley under the direction of VFW Post 8904.

Mr. Lung was born June 27, 1935, in Rushville, Illinois, to Elmer Lawrence Lung and Dorothy Irene Walker Lung. He served in the United States Air Force and later worked for AT&T, where he retired after several years of service. Mr. Lung was of the Baptist faith.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, July 18, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Sunday, July 19, 2015 at Old Home Cemetery in Shelby County with Bro. Sam Roe officiating.

Ms. Barton was born February 2, 1940 in Logansport, Louisiana, to Jessie W. Smith and Valera Christine Alexander Smith. She was of the Baptist faith.

She is survived by
Sons:
Mike Barton and wife, Misty, of Winnsboro
Gregg Barton of Winnsboro

She was born on July 15, 1925, to Wiley Braxton and Maude (Corley) Harrison in Tenaha, Texas. Fern graduated from Tenaha High School and business college in Alexandria, Louisiana, where in 1944 she met Warren Christensen, while he was stationed at Alexandria Army Air Base. Upon his return from the War, they married and settled in Tillamook, Oregon to raise their family. They moved to Mesa, Arizona, then later retired to Texas to the family home. She and Warren moved back to Mesa in 2010.

Fern was on the residents board at the Citadel. She enjoyed flower arranging and cooking. Her specialty was country fried chicken, which was hard to beat. She cherished spending time with her family.

Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, July 17, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. Michael Joe Byrd officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Mrs. Henderson was born September 12, 1929, in Center, to Dandy Horton Byford and Nora Ruth Anderson Byford. She retired from Pasadena ISD in May of 1986. Mrs. Henderson and her husband travelled extensively throughout the United States and Canada.

She is survived by
Children:
Shirley Russom and husband, Charlie, of Arlington
Douglas Henderson and wife, Wanda, of League City
Kathryn Trejo of Pasadena

10 Grandchildren

15 Great-Grandchildren

Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends

Preceded in death by
Husband: James Walter Henderson
Son: James David Henderson
Great Granddaughter: Carly Bolton
Parents: Dandy Horton Byford and Nora Ruth Anderson Byford
Two Brothers
Two Sisters

Services will be 1p.m. Thursday, July 16, 2015 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Carl Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Folsom Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 5pm until 7pm at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born August 2, 1929 in Shelby County to parents, C.F. & Willie Elizabeth (Brittain) Miller. She worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company in the accounting and scheduling departments for many years. She was a member of First Baptist Church.

A military honors graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 16, 2015, at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, under the direction of VFW Post 8904. Visitation will be held prior to the graveside service at Garrison Funeral Home in Garrison, beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Mr. Bell was born January 23, 1948, in Nacogdoches, to Clifford Bell and Rachel Bailey Bell. He served in the United States Marine Corps. Mr. Bell was an avid outdoorsman and loved spending time with his family.

He is survived by
Children:
Amy Sarkies and husband, David, of Garrison
Emily Mitchell and husband, Aaron, of Garrison

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 15, at Adams EE Stringer Funeral Home in Buna with burial at Antioch Cemetery in Buna. Visitation will be 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Born March 10, 1934 in Patroon, Texas to Huey and Ruth Armstreet Risinger, he had lived most of his life in Mauriceville and was a ship fitter, having worked at Levingston Shipyard and Texas Dry dock where he retired.

He was preceded in death by his mother & father; daughter, Elouise ”Punkin” Risinger; a grandson, Bacil Risinger III; and sisters, Macie Perry and Wanda Bando.

Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Louise Risinger of Mauriceville; sons, Bacil & Julie Risinger, Jr. of Orange, and Mathew & Monica Risinger of Mauriceville; 2 sisters, Mavis Elliott of Shelbyville and Mary Magali of Dallas; 11 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren.

Services are under the direction of Adams EE Stringer Funeral Home, Buna, Texas.

Roger Guyton Hopkins, age 67, of Morrow, Georgia, passed away March 11, 2015, at his residence. Graveside interment memorial service will be held at Oaklawn Memorial Park, 1554 Hwy. 7, Center, Texas at 10AM on Saturday, July 18, 2015.

Roger Guyton "Guy" Hopkins was born on Father's Day, June 15, 1947 in Center, Texas to James Granvel Hopkins and his wife Maudine Hughes Hopkins. He is survived by his brother Teddy Hopkins of Center, Texas and his wife Becky. He married the love of his life, Linda Thompson, on July 21, 1973 in Tenaha, Texas. He and Linda have three children; Rachael Gabrielle Hopkins, Rebekah Michelle Hopkins Frederick (spouse Michael Frederick) and Benjamin Raphael Hopkins (spouse Paige Burleigh Hopkins). Rebekah and Michael have two children Genevieve Abigail and Jacob Christopher Frederick. Ben and Paige have one son Sebastian Connor Hopkins. He also leaves numerous nieces, nephews, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends

The family thanks you for all the condolences they have received. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be made, in memory of Guy, to one of the following organizations that were dear to his heart:

Services will be 11am Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Wayne Bickley officiating. Burial will follow at Strong Cemetery in Huxley with military honors given by our local VFW Post 8904. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 5pm until 8 pm at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born July 22, 1930 in Gary, Texas to J.C. and Maggie Belle (Ritter) Phillips. He served in the US Army. He was a long time school teacher. He was a member of Smyrna Missionary Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and also played the organ.

He is preceded in death by his Parents, J.C. & Maggie Phillips, Brothers, James Phillips, Alton Ross Phillips and Lovis Clifton Phillips and Sisters, Reba Irene Phillips Bowlin and Jessie Belle Campbell.

Brooksie Elizabeth Bradberry, 96, of Center went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 9, 2015.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, July 11, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Sunday, July 12, 2015 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. Karen Jones officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Born in the Sardis Community in 1919, she spent her lifetime residence in Shelby County and made temporary housing arrangements alongside her husband Joe at every in-state US Army base camp he was assigned. After Joe returned home, she spent many years working at Center Drug Store in the Gift Department. She was a proud member of the Order of the Eastern Star and the First United Methodist Church in Center. Outings with her Sunday School Class were days she truly treasured.

She was a seasoned canasta and 42 player, a fishing buddy, the best fried chicken and oatmeal raisin cookie baker, a loyal Atlanta Braves and Texas Rangers supporter, a daily bird watcher, the loving hug just at the right time, the stern "shake" when needed, a friend, an inspiration, a teacher, a loving mother and our biggest fan and grandmother.

Meeting her at the gates of Heaven are her parents Lum & Isabel Schillings, six siblings and the love of her life; her husband Joe Bradberry. Her spirit is carried on by her beloved daughter Becky Johnson, favorite son-in-law Billy Johnson, her precious grandson Brent & wife Teresa Johnson, granddaughter Brittney Johnson and fiancé Marlon Ford, soon to be great-grandchildren Kirbie, Kaytlin and Andrew Ford, her brother Furman Schillings, sister Ruth Oliver and many special nephews, nieces, cousins, in-laws and friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Center.

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

Visitation, Mass and funeral services for Alice Fern Bates Smith Prudhomme, 73, have been announced, with the visitation being held on Friday, July 10 from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Roseneath Funeral Home in Mansfield, with a Memorial Mass being held at 6:00 PM. Funeral services will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, where she was a member, in Mansfield on Saturday, July 11 at 10:00 AM, followed by interment at Carmel Catholic Cemetery in Carmel. Msgr. J. Carson LaCaze will officiate at all services. A favorite nephew, Preston Bates, will deliver the Eulogy.

Alice fought a hard fight with health issues these past few years but just kept going with her zest for life and love for her family. She left for her spiritual home on June 17, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband Frank Prudhomme, parents David Elmer and Blanche White Bates (of the Haslam Community); brother Robert E. Bates, Sr.; sister Mae Ella Bates Beckham and grandson, Derek E. Langford.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Jana Smith and fiancé Quint Gillespie of Shreveport; Tanya Smith and fiancé John Moyer of Orlando, Florida and Amber Prudhomme of the Carmel Community. She is also survived by grandson Stephen Langford and wife, Casse, of Chasaka, Minnesota; great-granddaughters Margot Langford, Alice Langford and Jordan Langford; brother, Herman G. Bates and wife, Faye, and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins that were dear to her heart.

Alice was born October 24, 1942 and was a 1960 graduate of Joaquin High School in Joaquin, Texas, where she excelled in academics. She graduated with many scholarships and attended Panola Jr. College, until she married Kenneth Smith of Logansport. The Smiths soon became three when their daughter Jana was born. Kenneth later became the owner of the Piggly Wiggly store in Haslam, Texas and both were involved in many community projects. In 1967, their daughter Tanya was born. She later was re-married to Frank Prudhomme in the 1980’s, and had another daughter, Amber.

Alice discovered her love for travel as well as photography and captured many subjects that were published in the local newspapers, including her column the “Carmel Capers”. She also loved the Sabine River, where she was raised, and gathering with family and friends to enjoy fun times in the water and sun.

She started out in the CB craze in the 1970’s as “River Streaker”, which later evolved into amateur radio, and re-located to the Carmel Community with her youngest daughter. She worked hard and achieved the “Advanced” extra licensing, and enjoyed talking to people all over the world, also exchanging QSL cards. She had been a member of the Shreveport Amateur Radio Association (SARA) and Sky Warn. Her articles were published in QSL, the amateur radio magazine.

Alice started her genealogy quest while living in Logansport, with her first husband’s DeSoto linage, which ignited a fire within her that later would become a passion. She researched in depth her grandmother’s Lafitte family, with her tireless research living on for generations of Lafittes and DeSotos in countless volumes and photographs. She enjoyed being a part of the Lafitte reunions in Natchitoches Parish, and was proud to be a descendant of that family as well as the Bates family in Haslam.

She was a member of the DeSoto Historical Society, and was a contributing columnist on several occasions to “The DeSoto Plume”. She will always be remembered to have loved the history of this part of the country and wanted to help preserve it.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Carmel Catholic Cemetery in care of St. Josephs Catholic Church; PO Box 760; Mansfield, LA 71052.

Funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Friday, July 10, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. Don Windham officiating. Interment will follow at Smith Cemetery in Shelby County. A visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 3:00 p.m.

Mr. Williford was born June 5, 1943 in Center to Levi Arvin Williford and Dorothy J. Burns Williford. He served in the United States Air Force and the Texas Air National Guard. He was a member of Longview Masonic Lodge in Longview and Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Shelbyville.

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

07/05/2015

Mr. Garland (Mac) McLeroy, 86, of Timpson, TX passed away Saturday, July 4, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, July 8, 2015, in Taylor Funeral Home Chapel, Timpson, TX, with Bro. Dock Lazarine officiating. Interment to follow in the County Line Cemetery in Timpson, TX. Visitation for family and friends will be 6:00 – 8:00 PM, Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at Taylor Funeral Home.

Mr. McLeroy was born February 26, 1929, in Dotson, TX. Garland (Mac) was the son of the late Doyle Henry McLeroy and Vesta Sparks McLeroy. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Mac enjoyed fishing, gardening and was an avid sports fan. He worked many years for Tipton Ford in Nacogdoches, Texas as a car salesman. Mac also served as a policeman for the City of Nacogdoches for many years.

He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Opal McLeroy of Timpson, Texas; daughter, Tawnya Dornak and husband Robert of Sugarland, Texas; stepson, Gary Trentelman and wife Neisha of Wylie, Texas; five grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren, and a host of family and friends who will miss him greatly.

Mr. McLeroy was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Martha Johnson; and step-daughter, Marcia Shaklee.

To send condolences and sign the online guest book you may to go www.taylorfh.net. Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Drive, Timpson, TX 75975, is in charge of arrangements..

Graveside service will be held at 12:00 noon, Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at Old Salem Cemetery in Shelby County. A visitation will be held at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center prior to the funeral service, beginning at 10 a.m.

Mr. Mitchell was born May 20, 1941 in San Augustine County to Lee Mitchell and Ellen Ferguson Mitchell. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Center.

He is survived by
Sisters:
Bobbie Scott and husband, J.B., of Center
Patsy Madison of Mississippi

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 14, 2015, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 15, 2015, at First United Methodist Church in Joaquin with Rev. Randy Smith officiating.

Pharon was born to Melvin and Alice Newton on March 9, 1925. He went to school at Joaquin High School and then worked at Haslam Sawmill. After his marriage to Oleta and the birth of their daughter, the family moved to High Island, Texas, where he worked for Southwestern Bell. Pharon was also employed by Trinity Valley, Magocobar, and Halliburton for 28 ½ years before he retired in 1986. Pharon was one of six founding families of the First Presbyterian Church of Nederland. After moving to Center, in 1988, Pharon became active in the First United Methodist Church of Joaquin, Texas. He served as a Trustee of the Church Council, was President of the Administrative Board, and was the Honorary Grandpa of the Methodist Youth Group.

He is survived by daughter, Dianna Patterson and her husband, Keith, of Los Angeles, California; grandson, CMDR Douglas Patterson and wife, Chris, of Coronado, California; great-granddaughters, Emily and Amanda of Coronado, California; and brother, Van O. Newton and family of North Carolina.

Pharon was preceded in death by his wife, Oleata; grandson, Randy; his parents; and brother, Woodson.

Pharon’s wisdom, loving nature, smile, and dry sense of humor will be missed by all who knew him.

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

07/04/2015

Mike Bockwich, age 57, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2015, at home. He was born February 26, 1958, and raised by his parents, Mike and Nancy Bockwich.

Mike worked as a feed truck driver for Tyson Foods, for over twenty years, and then went to nursing school. Mike worked as a licensed vocational nurse for East Texas Medical Center in Carthage for over 10 years, and touched many lives. He was always fascinated with computers, and held many certifications. He also loved animals, and shared his fondness for dogs with his grandchildren.

Mike is survived by his wife of 32 years, Marion, his son Adam, and his daughter Lucy. He is also survived by his two grandsons and his seventeen year old chihuahua, Yogi.

There will be no services at this time. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Taylor Funeral Home.

A memorial service will be performed at a later date.

Mike will be greatly missed. The family thanks you for all the condolences they have received, and in lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. (ASPCA)

Funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at Lone Cedar Church in Joaquin with Bro. Jeff Spring officiating. Interment will follow at Lone Cedar Cemetery in Joaquin. A visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 3:00 p.m.

Grayson was born February 3, 2014 in Nacogdoches to Robert Floyd and Brandi Gray Floyd. He loved to shadow his big brother and do everything he did.

He is survived by
Parents: Robert Floyd and Brandi Gray Floyd of Joaquin

Pallbearers will be J.R. Wagstaff, Hunter Wagstaff, John Wagstaff and Brian Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be Jackson Thomas and Josh Thomas.

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

07/03/2015

Mr. Donald Lee Fagan of Tenaha, Texas, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2015, at the age of 79.

Mr. Fagan was born Oct. 16, 1935, in Anson, Texas, to parents Solon Guy Fagan and Mary O. Black Fagan. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and also served in the U.S. Navy reserves.

Donald retired from a 35 year career with Lockheed Martin which carried him to many different states as well as countries abroad.

He and his wife Ramona have lived in Shelby County, Texas, for the past several years where he enjoyed being a “gentleman farmer.” Donald also had a great love for hunting and fishing as well as tending his cats. He had a natural music talent and could play almost any instrument he picked up.

His survivors include his wife, Ramona Hudman Fagan of Tenaha, Texas; his brother, Arthur Wayne Fagan and his wife Caroleanne Taggart-Fagan of Dallas, Texas; nieces and nephews, including Keith Hopson of Austin, Texas, Eric Hopson and Kathy Hopson, both of Dallas, Texas; and his mother-in-law, Shirley Hudman of Mineola, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, as well as his sister, Mildred Hopson, and a brother, Billy Guy Fagan.
A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2015, at Cason Monk-Metcalf’s Sunset Chapel, located at 5400 North Street in Nacogdoches, Texas, with Rev. John McGuire officiating.

In lieu of flowers, Mona suggests memorials be made to the Women’s Shelter of East Texas or similar charities.
Your online memories and condolences may be offered at www.CasonMonk-Metcalf.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of T.A. Lane & Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors of Nacogdoches.

Funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, July 5, 2015 at First United Methodist Church in Logansport, Louisiana with Bro. Dean Register officiating, assisted by Rev. Gloria Youngblood and Rev. Bob Rowland. Interment will follow at O.E. Price Cemetery in Logansport, Louisiana. A visitation will be held prior to the funeral service, beginning at 1:00 p.m.

Mr. McBride was born January 31, 1938 in Logansport, Louisiana to W.R. McBride and Doris Bell McBride. He was a charter member of the Lions Club in Logansport, Louisiana, a member of Kiwanis Club, the Town Council, Band Boosters, Athletic Boosters, McRamblers and First United Methodist Church in Logansport, Louisiana, where he served for twenty-five years as Sunday School Superintendent for twenty-five years. Mc loved the outdoors. He was passionate about his farm, known as 6-Mc Farm, where he raised chickens, cows and horses. He had cats and dogs and was always ready for company to come “sit a spell” on his front porch with a cup of coffee. He had a love for his family and was always willing to lend a helping hand to his neighbors in need. Christmas and Easter family traditions were very important to him and the entire McBride family has kept those tradition alive for seventy-six years.

He is survived by
Wife of 59 years: Margaret McBride of Shelbyville, Texas

You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com.
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas

Willie Earl Moore, age 78, of the East Liberty Community passed away Sunday evening, June 28, 2015 at his residence. Visitation will be held all day Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas. Funeral service will be held at 12noon on Thursday, July 2, 2015 at East Liberty Baptist Church, Center, Texas. Interment will be at Rather Cemetery Shelbyville, Texas with Pastor Curtis Archie officiating.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at First Baptist Church in Garrison. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at First Baptist Church in Garrison with Bro. Jeremy Pruitt officiating. Interment will follow at Cold Springs Cemetery in Garrison.

Mr. Chandler was born January 24, 1936 in Garrison to W.C. Dock Chandler and Opal Rousseau Chandler. He loved to work on his antique cars, but most especially loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Ms. Adams was born April 3, 1918 in Center to Louis M. Livingston and Della C. Abbott Livingston. She was a member of First Christian Church in Center.

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

Cynthia (Sue,Cindy) Jeanette Weaver Traxler, 76, of the Neuville Community, Center, Texas, went to be with her heavenly Father Sunday, June 28, 2015.

Services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Larry Bryd officiating. Burial will follow at O.E. Price Cemetery in Logansport, LA. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 30, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born September 14, 1938 in Logansport, LA to Delmar Jay Weaver and Hazel (Lewis) Weaver. Mrs. Traxler retired from Ferrell’s Veterinary Clinic in Silsbee, Texas after 25 years of service. There she learned to give large and small animals shots, draw blood and do lab tests. She was Past Matron of Silsbee Order of the Eastern Star for 2 years. She was active in Neuville Baptist Church, serving as teacher, W.M.U. treasurer, church treasurer and editor of the church bulletin.

When she and Lonnie moved to East Texas in 2001, all 3 of their children followed and live within a 3 mile radius of them. She was a very outgoing person and loved life, as her choice of songs will show. She never met a stranger and loved to travel.

She is preceded in death by her Parents, Delmar J. Weaver, Hazel Weaver Thompson and Step-father, Marshall Thompson.

She is survived by:
Husband of 60 years:
Lonnie Traxler, Sr. of Center

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, June 29, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Interment will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Center. A visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Ms. McGee was born July 5, 1921 in Shelby County to Ezekiel Patterson Anthony and Vada Lee Bradshaw Anthony. She worked at South Main Bank in Houston. Ms. McGee was of the Church of Christ faith.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, June 28, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, June 29, 2015 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Larry Parker officiating. Interment will follow at Joaquin Cemetery in Joaquin.

Ms. Gwyn was born December 25, 1939 in Lubbock to Jessie D. Hale and Ruby Fay Fritz Hale. She enjoyed Country & Western singing and antiquing. Ms. Gwyn dearly loved her family.

She is survived by
Children:
David Rutherford and wife, Penny, of Deville, Louisiana
Jeff Rutherford and wife, Lisa, of Louisville
Jessie Rutherford and wife, Jennifer, of Frankston
Lori Riggs and Jerry Roth of Tenaha
Gina Marshall and Robert Bush of Shelbyville

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

Helen Blanche Summers, 95, passed away on Friday, June 25, 2015, in Garrison, Texas. Helen was born on October 10, 1919 to her parents, Thomas Eugene Moore and Sally Sawyer.

Visitation will be on Saturday, June 27, 2015 from 10:00-12:00 AM at Taylor Funeral Home in Timpson, Texas. Funeral services will be immediately following at 12:00 PM. with Brother Nolan Ritchie and Brother Cliff Hughes officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Heights Cemetery, Mt. Enterprise, Texas.

Helen grew up in Fountain Hill, Arkansas where she attended high school. She met Frank Summers in Hamburg, Arkansas and they married on December 24, 1938, enjoying 70 years of marriage. Helen will be remembered by her children and grandchildren as loving to play games. Every time there was a gathering, Helen wanted to play games; Phase 10 being her favorite. She was also an accomplished singer, singing specials at church on many occasions. Until her health prevented her attendance, Helen was active in the Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Timpson.

Helen is survived by her sons, Jerry Summers and his wife, Cindy and Dale Summers and his wife, Cass; her daughter-in-law Joyce Summers; 11 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren.

Helen was preceded in death by her loving husband, Frank; her parents; son, Earl Eugene Summers; 3 brothers and 2 sisters.

Pallbearers for Helen will be Brad Roy, Jeremy Summers, DeWayne Pace, Colton Casey, and Sid Harris.
The Summers family is being served by Taylor Funeral Home of Timpson, Texas. To offer your condolences or sign an online register, please visit taylorfh.net.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, June 26, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, June 27, 2015 at Watson & Sons Chapel in Center with Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Ms. Waller was born April 7, 1931 in San Augustine to Adolph Yarbrough and Annie Mae Eddings Yarbrough. She was blessed with five children, whom she loved dearly. Ms. Waller was not only a devoted mother to her children, she was also a friend, a confidante, a fan, an advisor and so much more. She was also known as “MaMaw”, “Ammaw”, “Aunt Ease”, “Ease”, “Edith”, “Jimmie Lou”, “Sweet MaMah”, “Mama”, “Maw” and “Sweet Little Mama.” In her spare time, Ms. Waller enjoyed quilting. She was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church.

She is survived by
Children:
Annie Fisher and husband, Dean, of Bonnerdale, Arkansas
Melvin Waller of Center
Thomas Waller and wife, Brenda, of Center
Kathy Hagler and husband, Jimmy, of Center
Omie Hagler and husband, Travis, of Vidor

Family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Thursday evening at Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore.

Wanda was born on November 8, 1925 in Lambertville, Michigan to the late Carl and Edith Shoup. Mrs. Conway has resided in Kilgore since 1986 and is a member of Grace Baptist Church. She was life member of the VFW Auxiliary and past president of the VFW Post 6524 in Kilgore. Wanda worked as a automatic operator for Western Union from 1943 until 1945. She enjoyed reading, playing the piano and spending time with her family. Mrs. Conway was loving and caring mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and she will truly be missed by all who knew her.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Bill Conway; son, Jimmy Lee Teel; four brothers and one sister.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, June 26, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 27, 2015 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Glenn Middleton officiating. Interment will follow at Sardis Cemetery in the Sardis Community of Shelby County.

Mr. Bailey was born October 15, 1963 in California to Billy Bailey and Margaret Busby Bailey. He was a member of Madison Masonic Lodge #126 in Orange, Powelltown Volunteer Fire Department in Broaddus, where he served as Fire Chief and Greenwood Missionary Baptist Church in Broaddus, where he served as a Deacon. Mr. Bailey was an avid outdoorsman and especially enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a very generous man, a leader in his community, a hero to many and a friend to all.

He is survived by
Wife: Bambi Bailey of Broaddus

Sons:
Scott Bailey and wife, Tina, of Broaddus
Derik Lanicek of Anderson
Rusty Lanicek and wife, Laila, of Ft. Bragg, North Carolina
James Bailey and wife, Charnea, of Batson
Josh Bailey and wife, Megan, of Silsbee

Sisters:
Clara Middleton and Margie Star and Barbara Coggin of San Antonio.

06/21/2015

Mr. Johnny Lee Morris, 86, of Center passed away Thursday morning, June 18, 2015 at Holiday Nursing Home in Center. Services for Mr. Morris will be Monday morning, June 22, 2015 at Triumph Church in Center, TX.. A wake will be held Sunday evening, June 21, 2015 from 6:30pm-8:30pm at Community Funeral Home Chapel.

Interment will be at Westview Cemetery in Center, TX with Bishop Howard Cloudy officiating.

Funeral service will be held at 12:00 noon, Monday, June 22, 2015 at Ramah Baptist Church in Tenaha with Bro. Keith Keele officiating. Interment will follow at Ramah Cemetery. A visitation will be held one hour prior to service time.

Mr. Bush was born November 17, 1933 in Tenaha to Evert William Bush and Bertie Lee Davis Bush. He retired from the Texas Department of Transportation, where he worked as an engineer. Mr. Bush was of the Baptist faith.

“And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.” –John 16:22

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

06/18/2015

Gladys O. Hardy, 90, of Nacogdoches passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2015, in Nacogdoches. Graveside services will be held on Friday, June 19, 2015, at 4:00 PM at Sunset Memorial Park with Ozay Ford officiating. She was born on April 15, 1925.

Services under the direction of Laird Funeral Home.

MSGT Dwynne Dale Gray, 60, of Center, Texas died Saturday, June 13, 2015 at his residence. Funeral services will be Saturday, June 20, 2015 at Triumph the Church and Kingdom of God In Christ, 908 Daniels Street, Center, Texas 75935, at 2:00pm. Elder Datron Dock will be officiating.

Dwynne Dale Gray was proceeded in death by his parents Irene Dock and Jessie Gray, Jr and his brother Michael Dock.

Wesley Ryder Griffin, 13 days old was placed in the gentle arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday morning June15,2015. Wesley was born in the Woodland Heights Hospital in Lufkin, Texas. He has lived his life with his Mama and Daddy in the Gravel Hill community near Hemphill.

He is survived by his parents Wesley and Shelby Impson Griffin

Grandparents:
Angela Whitton of Joaquin
Donald Griffin and his wife Kellie of Pineland
Veronica White and her husband Kevin of the Gravelhill community
Kevin Impson and his wife Debbie of Hemphill,

Great-Grandparents:
Jenny and Donny Impson of Hemphill
Wanda Sowell of Jasper
James " Bat" Sowell of San Augustine
Carrie Jane Griffin of San Augustine
Ray and Eileen Griffin of San Augustine
David Whitton of Joaquin,
Kathleen White of Gravelhill

Great-Great-Grandmother Melba Rich of Hemphill

Numerous Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and Family Friends

He was preceded in death by His Great Grandmother Peggy Dawson Whitton

Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 8:00PM, Thursday, June 18, 2015, in the Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr St., Hemphill, Texas. Funeral service will be at 11:00AM, Friday, June 19, 2015, in the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in the Gravelhill community. Burial will follow in the Gravelhill Cemetery.

06/16/2015

Mrs. Etta Mae White, 96, of East Liberty Community passed away Friday Evening, June 12th at the Nacogdoches Medical Center in Nacogdoches, Tx.

Services for Mrs. White will be held Friday, June 19th at Center Triumph Church in Center, Texas starting at 1pm with interment to follow at Rahter Cemetery in Shelbyville, Texas. Bishop Roosevelt Swindle will be officiating the services. There will be a wake Thursday night at Community Funeral Home from 7-9pm.

The Services are under the direction of Community Funeral Home of Center, Texas

06/15/2015

John Carroll Elliott was born July 19, 1944 in Timpson, Texas to John Sebern and Tommie (King) Elliott. He entered into rest on June 15, 2015 in Pearland, Texas

Service will be Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at 9:00 am at the Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, Texas. Burial will be at the Caledonia Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 16, 2015 5:00 to 8:00 at Garrison Funeral Home in Garrison, Texas.

Services will be 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at First Baptist Church in Center with Bro. Carl Smith and Bro. Michael Hale officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday from 1:30 p.m. until service time at First Baptist Church. Graveside Service will be 10am Thursday, June 18, 2015 at Madisonville City Cemetery in Madisonville, Texas.

She was born August 12, 1925 in Mecca, Texas to Daniel Webster Cole and Annie Elizabeth (Lang) Cole. She and her family moved to Center in February 1957. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Center since 1957 where she was active in the choir. She worked for Dad & Lads in Center for many years.

You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com. Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas

06/12/2015

Edythe Leigh Ratcliff Davidson (Edie Wee) age 59, of Logansport, LA, passed away May 3, 2015 in Bossier City, LA following a brief illness. A memorial service will be held at 2:00PM on June 20, 2015 at Mims Springs Baptist Church, 1227 HWY 764, Logansport LA.

Edie Wee was born in Mansfield LA, on October 24, 1955, to Thomas W. and Aileen Pyle Ratcliff. She was a member of Mims Springs Baptist Church. She recently moved home to Logansport after residing in Missouri several years.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Ronnie Ratcliff. Left to cherish her memory is her son Chad Ratcliff and wife Tina of El Paso, AR, sisters Gwen Ratcliff Truitt and husband Don of Logansport, Tempie Ratcliff Bush and husband Keith of Bossier City, special grandson Tanner and his Mom, Chris Marshall of Missouri, granddaughter Brooke Davis and great granddaughter Lilly, by several nieces and nephews, many loving cousins, and friends. We will all miss her smile and big personality!

The family would like to thank the Drs. and nurses at DeSoto Regional in Mansfield, and Cornerstone Hospital in Bossier City for their care.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Cool Springs Cemetery upkeep fund at 4534 State Line Rd, Logansport La 71049, or charity of choice.

06/08/2015

Ruth Lister, (82) of Shelbyville, died Sunday, June 7, 2015 at Stallings Court Nursing Facility in Nacogdoches, Texas. Funeral services for Mrs. Lister will be Sunday, June 14, 2015 at 2:00pm.

Mrs. Lister's funeral will be at Todd Spring Baptist Church with burial to follow at McWilliams Cemetery in the Todd Springs community on Sunday. The visitation will be Saturday, June 13, 2015 at 12 noon at Hicks Chapel. Rev. Wilbert Simmons will be officiating.

Berline McCoy “Annie” Malone, age 81, of San Augustine, Texas passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Colonial Pines Healthcare Center in San Augustine, Texas.

Service will be held Saturday, June 13, 2015 at 12:00 noon at China Chapel Baptist Church with interment at Redland Cemetery with Rev. Fred Dade, Officiating. View will be held Friday, June 12, 2015 from 12:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. at Garner & Son Chapel.

Burlene Moore Cardwell Anderson, 99, of Timpson passed away Friday, May 30, 2015 at Garrison Nursing Home in Garrison, Nacogdoches county, Texas. It was her wishes to be cremated and no services are planned at this time.

Born September 7, 1915 in the Henning community, near Garrison, Nacogdoches county, Texas to Eugene Graham Moore and Leola Davis Moore. Burlene was the sixth of eight children born to these parents.

She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Timpson, Blair Garden Club, and Blair Community Quilters. She enjoyed raising beautiful flowers in her yard, reading, and being with family and friends.

Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at Strong Cemetery in Huxley.

He is survived by
Parents: Jeremy Peek and Jessica Selph of Shelbyville

Grandparents: John and Georgia Peek of Huxley

Uncles:
John Peek Jr. and Deborah Brown of Joaquin
Bobby Peek and wife, Kim, of Arkansas

Numerous other relatives

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

06/07/2015

Odelle Lister Coleman, 88, died Wednesday, June 3, 2015, at her home. Services will be at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, June 11th at Union Baptist Church, 1601 SW Charles W. Whitlow Avenue in Lawton, Oklahoma. Dr. C. W. Whitlow, Pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Post Cemetery at Fort Sill.

A wake will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 10th in the Chapel of Howard-Harris Funeral Services, 1005 SW C Avenue. Viewing will be from 1:00-5:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Mrs. Coleman was born July 25, 1926, in the Todd Spring Community of Shelby County, Texas, to Willie Elzie Lister, Sr. and Dolena Chumley Lister. She was the second of six children. She attended the public schools of Center, Texas, and graduated from C.H. Daniels High School with further studies at the College of Cosmetology in Tyler, Texas. She worked for several years at Toombs Beauty Shop in Center. She retired as a licensed beautician in the early 1970s.

She married her husband of 61 years, Booker G. Coleman, on September. 6, 1953. This union was blessed with two children, Anita and Steven. A military wife, Odelle traveled extensively with her husband.

Early in life, she was united with and was baptized at Todd Spring Baptist Church in Shelby County, Texas. Having moved to Lawton in the early 1960s, Odelle united with Union Baptist Church where she served as chair of the Decorations Committee and a member of the Culinary Committee. She enjoyed serving meals and decorating the church for special events and holidays. She also was a member of the Women's Missionary Union (WMU), and remained faithful until her health no longer permitted her to serve in these ministries which she so loved.

Born March 12, 1930, in Nacogdoches, TX, to the parents, Herman Angus Byrd Moore and Odessa Winder Moore. She grew up in the community of Garrison, TX where she graduated from Garrison High School. Kathleen furthered her education by attending Stephen F. Austin State University, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Homemaking and launching her career as a teacher. She enjoyed traveling and most of all being around her grandchildren. Mrs. Taylor was a member of the First United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her son, Tom Taylor and wife Nancy G. of Prattville, Ala.; grandchildren, Elaine T. Beach and husband Matt of Columbia, MO and Allison G. Taylor of Denver, CO.

In addition to her parents, Kathleen Taylor was preceded in death by husband Thomas E. “Ted” Taylor and son, Clayton Moore Taylor.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to First United Methodist Church, 312 Austin Street,Timpson, TX 75975.

Jose Benedicto Beatriz, age 58, of Tenaha, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2015 at his home in Tenaha.

Services will be 11 am Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Francisco Araujo officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 4 pm until 8 pm at Mangum Funeral Home.
Burial will follow at Willow Grove Cemetery in Joaquin.

Jose Benedicto Beatriz was born April 27, 1957 in San Miguel, El Salvador to parents,
Cayetano Flores & Julia Beatriz. He worked for Tyson Foods in Carthage.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, June 7, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, June 8, 2015 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. J.C. Lewis and Bro. David Permenter officiating. Interment will follow at Johnson Cemetery in Joaquin.

Mr. Brewton was born July 15, 1950 in Foley, Alabama to Bradie C. Brewton, Sr. and Dora Peacock Brewton. He loved fishing, gardening, working in his yard and spending time with his wife of forty-five years and his precious grandchildren. He was a member of Joaquin Masonic Lodge #856 and Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church in Joaquin.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, June 6, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, June 7, 2015 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. James Risinger officiating. Interment will follow at East Hamilton Cemetery in Shelbyville.

Ms. McDonald was born September 14, 1923 in Jasper to Larkin C. Eddins and Hattie Tatum Eddins. She attended East Hamilton Baptist Church in Shelbyville.

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

Delores J. McFadden, 68, , of Timpson, Texas, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2015 in Garrison, Texas. She was born on February 26, 1947 in Timpson, Texas, the daughter of Clovis McFadden and Effie J. Smith. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 5, 2015 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Taylor Funeral Home.

Mrs. McFadden is survived by her son: Jeff Burleson; grandchildren, Airiel J. Burleson, and Heather S. Burleson; sisters, Janis Gregston of Nacogdoches and Mary Myers of Nacogdoches; She is also survived by other extended family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clovis McFadden and Effie J. Smith Edwards.

Arrangements are under the direction of Taylor Funeral Home of Timpson. To convey condolences or to sign an online register please visit www.taylorfh.net.

A memorial service for Mr. Don L. Watkins, 69, of Henderson, TX, will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 7, 2015, at Tenaha Church of Christ with Bro. Dale Walker officiating. Mr. Watkins passed away on Wednesday afternoon, June 3, 2015, in Longview. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Jimerson-Lipsey Funeral Home.

Don Lewis Watkins was born on Jan. 18, 1946, in Center, TX to the late Robert “Buck” and Era Spurlock Watkins. He graduated from Tenaha High School with the class of 1965. He married Darla Lake on Jan. 3, 1987 in Timpson. Don was a member of the Tenaha Church of Christ. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Thomas Watkins.

Brothers-in-law
Ferrell Lake and wife DeAnna of Montgomery and Ronnie Lake and wife Janice of Henderson.

Numerous great and great-great nieces and nephews, a host of cousins, and many friends also survive Don.

A guestbook may be signed online at www.jimerson-lipsey.com.

Bobbie Jean Mardis, 80 , of Center, Texas passed away Thursday, May 28, 2015 in Nacogdoches Medical Center. A memorial service will be held for Mrs. Mardis on Saturday, June 6th starting at 1pm at the Jehovah's Witnesses' Kingdom House.

Bobbie Jean Mardis was born Bobbie Jean Sanders on Octrober 10, 1034 to the late Booker T and Edith Sanders.

Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 5, 2015 at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center with Bro. Michael Hale officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Shirley was born December 17, 1937 in the Sexton Community of Sabine County, Texas to Kit Carson Vines and Lola Williamson Vines. She grew up and attended school in Center, graduating with the Center High School Class of 1956. Shirley worked for a number of years with a Home Health visiting nurse program. First Baptist Church in Center was her church home and she worked for some time with the Preschool Sunday School Department.

She is survived by
Children:
Donna McDonald Strickland of Palestine
Robert McDonald of Center

Services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Sholar Cemetery in Joaquin. Visitation will be Wednesday starting at 12 Noon until service time at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born March 24, 1945 in Beaumont to Robert Earl and Gladys (Whiddon) Cockrell. He retired from Southern Utilities in Tyler.

You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas

Legatha “Lee” Jenkins Demings, 70, of Joaquin, TX, passed away on Friday morning, May 29, 2015, in Nacogdoches, TX. She was born on April 28, 1945, in San Augustine, TX to Clifford and Louisa Ingram Jenkins. She was preceded in death by her father and four siblings, Clifford, Alivn, and Danny Jenkins and Mary Moore.

Mrs. Demings is survived by
Mother
Louisa Ingram Jenkins of Tenaha

Sons
Whyman Hightower of California, Preston Demings, III and wife Murlene of Tenaha, and special son and caregiver, Clifford Demings and Yolanda Holman of Joaquin

Daughters
Sharon Jones of San Francisco and Louisa Reddic and husband Edward of Carthage

Sisters
Rosie Drake and husband Roy of Tenaha, Vivian LeBlanc and husband Wayne of California, and Barbara Sanchez of Tenaha

Numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and host of nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2, 2015, at Jimerson-Lipsey Funeral Home Chapel in Carthage. Cremation and service arrangements are under the direction of Jimerson-Lipsey Funeral Home.

A guestbook may be signed online at www.jimerson-lipsey.com.

Virginia Lewis Jones, 90, of Center, went home to be with the Lord, May 31, 2015.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, June 4, 2015 at First Baptist Church in Center with Bro. Carl Smith and Bro. Michael Hale officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

She was born December 11, 1924 to Irene and H.W. “Harry” Lewis in Beaumont, Texas, where her father was with Gulf Oil. They later were transferred to Chester, Texas. After graduating from Chester High school, she met and married Jimmy E. Jones. In the early 50’s, they moved to Center, where they opened clothing stores and worked most of their married lives. She used her talents in buying and merchandizing for the ladies stores. She found great joy in her home, her family and her church. She especially loved her friends in The Martha Class and looked forward to seeing them on Sunday mornings.

She is survived by her
Husband of 73 years: Jimmy E. Jones

Daughters:
Suzanne and husband, Dr. John Jucas, of Shreveport, Louisiana
Carolyn and husband, William Bill Lovette of Denver, Colorado

Daughter-in-law: Alice Joy of Alice, Texas

Grandchildren:
Rebecca Jones of Austin
Don Lovette and wife, Keitha
Ron Jones and wife, Annette, of Austin
Allyson Jones of New York, New York
Jennifer Lovette of Denver, Colorado

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday, June 1, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Steve Noble officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Mrs. Fowler was born March 1, 1953 in Center to Leroy Bowlin and Margie McCauley Bowlin. She enjoyed reading and was a great 42 player. Mrs. Fowler dearly loved her church family at Assembly of God New Life Church in Center.

John Patrick Dominy, 64, of Center, formerly of Houston, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at his residence.

Memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Mr. Dominy was born November 8, 1950 in Houston to Marvin Dominy and Margaret Powers Dominy. He served in the United States National Guard and was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church in Houston. Mr. Dominy was an avid Dallas Cowboy fan.

James Irl Powell, 94, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, May 22, 2015 at his residence.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, May 25, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Ronnie Wheeler officiating. A military honors graveside service will follow at Shelbyville Cemetery in Shelbyville under the direction of VFW Post 8904.

James was born December 4, 1920 to Irl H. and Oma Tillman Powell, the second of four children. He grew up on a farm near Shelbyville, where he learned his work ethic and values at an early age.rn Powell,

James was christened in the Shelbyville Methodist Church, reaffirming his faith in 1936. As an adult, he served this church in many capacities - Sunday school teacher, Chairman of the Administrative Board of Trustees, delegate to annual conference and history finance, and records committees. He was a fifth generation member of this church.

James attended Shelbyville Schools, graduating in 1938. He participated in basketball, baseball and track. He enrolled in Stephen F. Austin State Teacher College, leaving after three years to work in the building of Fort Polk, Louisiana and to build airplanes for Rohr aircraft in San Diego, California, before joining the Army Air Corps. James trained as a radio operator/gunner in Chicago, Illinois and Fort Meyers, Florida, before being assigned to a B-17 crew which trained 300 crews for combat, before being stationed in Nuthampstead, England. He participated in 29 air combat missions that included the Rhineland, Central Europe and France. His military decorations include the Distinguished Flying Cross. He enjoyed his 398th Bomb Group Reunions and staying in contact with the 2 remaining members of his crew. He often referred to a list of his missions as he grew older.

James returned to earn his degree, as well as play basketball, at Stephen F. Austin and taught for seven years in the Shelby County Vocational Agriculture Program for veterans. He was then employed by Shelbyville ISD as a coach and teacher. He was the basketball coach, assistant football and baseball coach and taught Science, Biology, Math and Chemistry. He then served as High School principal for 16 years. He retired in 1980, having spent 37 years as a coach, teacher and administrator.

James was a life member of the 398th Bomb Group Memorial Association and VFW Post 8904. He was also a member of the SFA Alumni Association, founding member of the Nuthampstead Airfield Museum and the Shelbyville Cemetery Committee. He felt that one of his highest honors was being presented the Community Builder award by Sam Houston Masonic Lodge #32.

James loved God, America, the Methodist Church, his family, sports and ice cream – not necessarily in that order!

His wishes were to be cremated and no services are planned at this time.

He was born November 14, 1934 in Wills Point, Texas to parents, Maxie & Alice Cristine (Carpenter) Wright. He owned and operated B.J Wright Plumbing Services since 1978. He is preceded in death by his parents, Maxie & Alice Wright, his wife, Genevieve Nevels Wright and 2 sisters, Betty Jane Whisenhunt and Barbara June Brichetto.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Don Windham and Bro. Billy Windham officiating. Interment will follow at North Jericho Cemetery in Center.

Mr. Johnson was born November 27, 1962 in Center to J.T. Johnson and Nora Evelyn Finklea Johnson. He worked construction – building houses, sheet rocking, chicken houses and took pride in refinishing furniture at home. His best piece was redoing his Grandmother Tennie’s old dresser.

Ricky leaves behind his extended family, Laurie Lynn Partlow – who he said “I wouldn’t be anyone without you.” Laurie’s children who called him “Pops” – John Smith and wife Tammy of Center, Stacey Smith of Dreka, Eric Partlow of Center, and Amy Lindley and husband, Jamie, of Huxley; the “boys” – six grandsons who he was “Paw Paw” to – Justin Smith and wife, Krystal, Matthew and Logan Smith of Center, Zachery Hass and Cody Holt of Lufkin, and Dakota Hass of Dreka and “Baby Girl” Evelynn Elizabeth Lindley; brother Johnny Johnson and Nadoona; sisters, Sue Ann Chisenhall and husband, Eddie Joe, Kathy Mora and Peggy Moore.

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

Lloyd Wayne Dodson, age 90, of Bonham, Texas passed away peacefully at home on May 17, 2015.

Lloyd was born to Albert and Christine (Graves) Dodson in the Elwood community (Route 1, Ivanhoe) on September 1, 1924. He went to school through the 8th grade in the Tulip School and grew up with a love of hunting and fishing. He then attended Bonham High School, graduating in 1942. After graduation, he worked for the railroad for a short time. In June 1943, Lloyd enlisted in the Army and served in the Pacific Theater for the remainder of World War II. In August 1945, Lloyd was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with “V” (for Valor) for heroic action against the enemy vicinity San Jose, Luzon, Philippines Islands.

After the war, he settled in the Bonham area and married Doris Grey Stimpson on March 29, 1947. They raised four children in the White Shed community before moving to Bonham in 1959. Lloyd was actively involved in his community and never found a sport he didn’t like. He was a farmer and builder of custom homes while simultaneously serving in the National Guard and the U. S. Army Reserves. He eventually became a full time recruiter for the Texas Army National Guard and continued to serve until he retired in 1984 with 36 years of service.

Lloyd was an active member of the Wesley United Methodist Church and helped build the current church building. He was a leader in Boy Scout Troop 260 and coached the Southwest Pump Cardinals in Little League. Lloyd was very proud of his children and grandchildren and all of their accomplishments. He loved fishing, hunting and sharing those passions with family and friends. He was justifiably famous for his fish fry dinners.

Service to veterans was Lloyd’s life. He was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. Since 1967 when VFW Post 4852 re-organized, Lloyd was a strong and active supporter. When the old VFW building on Main Street in Bonham no longer met their needs, Lloyd was instrumental in getting a lot at Lake Bonham and helping build the new home for the Post. That building burned in November 1994, and Lloyd couldn’t wait to get started on a new one. In June 1995, the new building was opened. He was committed to the Post for 47 years, serving as Post Commander for 33 of those years.

As a father and a community leader, he always set the example. He didn’t tell you the right thing to do, he just did it. He saw things that needed to be done, and did them.

Lloyd was preceded in death by wife Doris Grey (Stimpson) Dodson; son Jerry Wayne Dodson; his parents Albert and Christine; brothers Dennis, Vertis, Tobe, Ward, and Stanley; and sister, Nadine. He is survived by his brother Clifford (Kathryn) of Mineola; son Danny (Debra) of Center; Son Ricky (Rumiko) of Lansing, KS; daughter Judy of Denison; eight grandchildren (Clint, Scott, Brandy, Tara, Raymond, Misty, Michael, Christopher); and six great grandchildren (Dexter Yi; Nicholas and Brandon Dodson; and Wade, Wyatt, and Charlotte Robinson).

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Wesley United Methodist Church 1580 CR 273 Bonham, TX 75418 or VFW Post 4852, 1610 Mitchell Dr. Bonham, TX 75418

The Dodson family would like to thank the wonderful staffs at Bonham VA Center, the Cosper Veterans Home, and Always Better Care Hospice. The family knows that Lloyd would want to acknowledge the years of friendship and support from Tom, Paul, Kathy, and the rest of his VFW comrades and families.

Family visitation will be on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 from 6-8 pm at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home.

Services for Martha Price of Nacogdoches, Texas and a native of San Augustine Texas are scheduled for Saturday May 23, 2015 at 2pm at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church in San Augustine Texas with burial to follow in the Mt. Zion cemetery. A private family visitation will be held on Friday May 22, 2015 at 3pm at the CJ Davis Memorial Funeral Chapel located at 453 McLaughlin Street in Timpson Texas.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Randy Smith and Bro. Robert Ortigo officiating. Interment will be held at 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Beaumont.

Mrs. Hennigan was born April 5, 1945 in Beaumont to John Earnest Cook and Nelwyn Earle Bowers Cook. She loved cooking, rodeoing, coffee time and spending time with family. She was a member of First Methodist Church in Joaquin.

He was born May 24, 1923 in Joaquin, Texas to the late Edmond and Anne Burgess. In 1945 he permanently moved to Ohio where he met his late wife of 47 years, Harriet Beard.

He served his country at Oak Ridge, Tennessee working in the construction of facilities for the Manhattan Project . Paul became a boilermaker in 1943 in Houston, TX and in 1945 joined the Boilermakers' Local 744 in Cleveland, Ohio. Paul retired in 1985. He passed his strong work ethic down to his children, grand and great-grandchildren.

Paul loved traveling to various states and countries participating in his family's celebrations from sporting events to Morgan County Fair 4-H shows, graduations and weddings. He loved genealogy and spent countless hours in various states tracing his family tree. He was an avid fisherman and taught all his descendants how to bait a hook, skin a catfish and passed on his love of Lake Erie walleye and perch. Many summers were spent in Northern Ohio with his family picking and preserving fruits with his children, grand and great-grandchildren. He had a great respect for nature and God's creatures. Every November he looked forward to driving to Texas for a family reunion at the "Farm" where his family farm is still maintained and kept alive by family members.

Paul was a man admired for his hard work, love of family, and overall goodness, a legacy he passed on to his family. He always had great stories to tell about growing up on an East Texas farm, working at construction sites, and living in old Avon Lake. Stories always included a colorful cast of characters that seemed to cross his path. His compassion, patience, love of God, and long life perspective endeared him to his family and friends.

In addition to his parents and loving wife, Paul was preceded in death by eleven brothers and sisters.

He is survived by sons, Terry (Angela) Burgess of Plantation, FL and David (Christine) Burgess of Chandler, AZ and daughter Cindy (Jack) McGuire of Avon Lake, OH; Grandchildren Jason (Leigh) Burgess and daughter Mayah of Carrboro, NC, Ryan (Veronica) Burgess and sons Liam and Luke of Brasilia, Brasil, Michelle (Jay) Greer and sons Jordan and Justin of McConnelsville, OH, Kraig (Jamie) Burgess and children Navi and Lex of Peoria, AZ, Laura (David) Bares and children Charlie, Evan and Sarah of Northville, MI, Susie (Saro) Sabunciyan and daughter Pippa of Seattle, WA, Thomas (Maggie) Fanslow of Farmington Hills, MI. And many other loved family members and friends.

Friends may call at the Busch Funeral Home, 163 Avon-Belden Rd., Avon Lake from 6-9 pm Friday, May 15, and 10:30-Noon Saturday May 16. The Funeral Service will be at the funeral home at Noon on Saturday. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens, Avon.

Memorial donations may be made to "Neighbors in Need" at United Church of Christ in Avon Lake. To send a note of condolence to the family, go to www.buschcares.com.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, May 18, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at First United Methodist Church in Center with Rev. Carl Smith, Rev. Rob Merriman, and Rev. Karen Jones officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Center.

Mrs. Leach was born November 2, 1955 in Center, Texas to Jerry Waters and Marie Hurst Waters. Mrs. Leach enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She loved attending her grandchildren’s sporting events and other activities. She looked forward to their annual summer vacations where the entire family could be together, as family was so important to her. She particularly loved Christmas and watching her grandchildren’s faces as they opened their gifts. Whenever she was close to her grandchildren, she would devote time reading to them, playing with them, and holding them. Mrs. Leach also enjoyed spending time at Hawkeye, the family’s hunting club, shopping with her friends, and going out to dinner with her husband, Mick Leach. Whenever the family was happy, she was happy. She truly dedicated her entire life to make sure everyone had what they needed.

Mrs. Leach was an active member of Gideons International. She was involved in several women’s groups. Mrs. Leach was strong in her faith in God and blessed in her life. She believed in God and wanted all her children and grandchildren to have God in their lives. We know she is now watching over all of us and will always be with us wherever we go and in all that we do in life.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, May 16, 2015 at Garrison Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 17, 2015 at Bellwood Baptist Church in Bellwood, Louisiana with Bro. Billy Shugart officiating. Interment will follow at Bellwood Baptist Cemetery in Bellwood, Louisiana.

Ms. Murray was born March 29, 1916 in Kisatchie, Louisiana to Stephen Willis Dowden and Ada Belle Rhodes Carter Dowden. She loved quilting, crocheting, reading and making jewelry.

She is survived by
Sons:
James Melvin Murray and wife, Lori, of California
Hubert Whitman and wife, Euna, of Nacogdoches
Sheryl Elmer Murray and wife, Deborah, of Timpson
Michael Elmo Murray and wife, Carolyn, of Woden

Service will be held Sturday, May 16, 2015 at Smyrna Church in Timpson, Texas starting at 1pm. Interment will follow at St. John Cemetery in Tenaha, Texas. Rev. James Mosley will be officating the services.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, May 17, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 18, 2015 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Jeff Spring officiating. Interment will follow at Strong Cemetery in Huxley.

Mr. Sharp was born November 2, 1955 in Center to Charlie Sharp and Georgia Evans Sharp. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved spending time with his grandchildren.

He is survived by
Daughter: Kasey Hargrove and Robbie Chambliss of Tenaha

Visitation will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center with Bro. Carl Smith officiating.

Ms. McLeroy was born September 25, 1921 in Garrison to Weldon S. Wheeler and Della Nelson Wheeler. She was a homemaker and later worked alongside her husband, Chester, at the Center and Iola School Systems. Ms. McLeroy was a member of First Baptist Church in Center.

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

05/10/2015

Jerry Donald Rudd, 66, of Center passed away Saturday May 9, 2015 in Nacogdoches.
Visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday, May 11, 2015 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel with Center Church of Christ minister Tim Perkins officiating and Rodney Golden leading congregational singing. Interment will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.

Jerry was born in the sand hills of South Jericho, Texas in 1948 to Pershing and Alene Cook Rudd. He lived in Center, Texas most of his life and was a loyal employee of Tyson Foods for more than 30 years in their hatchery and food processing facilities. Jerry was a diligent and hard worker, earning him the nickname “Speedy." He was a devoted Christian and a faithful member of Center Church of Christ. He loved his church family and the Holy Scriptures, studying the bible weekly. He was a familiar face in the Center, Texas community serving as Chaplain of the Capt. Jesse Amason Camp #282 Sons of Confederate Veterans.

Jerry, a devoted father and doting grandfather, especially loved spending time with his family and friends, where he was known for his big bear hugs. He married Flora Coyle and was the proud father of two daughters and grandfather to three grandchildren. Jerry possessed boundless energy, an indomitable spirit and an ever optimistic outlook on life. He will be dearly missed.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents and brother Frank Davis Rudd. He is survived by his wife, two daughters Donna Rudd Anderson and husband David and Dana Rudd Richardson and husband Paul and three grandchildren Christina Patterson, Emily Richardson and Kathryn Anderson.

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

05/08/2015

Bell Nash, age 90, of Center, Texas passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at Nacogdoches Medical Center in Nacogdoches, Texas. She was a native of Broaddus, Texas.

Funeral Service will be held Monday, May 11, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at True Vine Baptist Church with interment at St. Peter Cemetery, Broaddus, Texas, Rev. Orvin Garrett Officiating. Visitation will be held Sunday, May 10, 2015
1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Garner & Son Chapel.

Survivors include:

Grandson, Scotty Nash

Niece, Margie Johnson

Nephew, Lincoln Nash

Special Cousins: Tommy Garrett and Peggy Garrett Bray

And a host of other relatives and friends including the staff and residents of Green Acres Nursing Facility

Services are under the direction of Percy Garner and Son Mortuary, San Augustine, Texas.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, May 8, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 9, 2015 at Dunnigan Church in the Patroon Community of Shelby County with Bro. Pat Windham and Bro. B.A. Morris officiating. Interment will follow at Dunnigan Cemetery in the Patroon Community of Shelby County.

Mr. Willey was born August 1, 1947 in Silsbee to David Crockett Willey and Anna Mahaffey Willey. He was a member of Sam Houston Masonic Lodge #32 and Order of the Eastern Star #903. Mr. Willey was a longtime employee of L&R Timber in San Augustine and later was owner and operator of Patroon Store.

Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 9, 2015 at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Mr. Cosby was born January 26, 1940 in Center to Thomas Cosby and Helen Passmor Cosby. He served in the United States Army. Mr. Cosby loved to cook and play music. He was the owner and operator of the Country Kitchen for 20 years.

He is survived by
Children:
David Day of Silsbee
Scarlett Schweim of Douglass
Wesley Cosby of Douglass
Kevin Cosby of Douglass
Patricia Cox of Nacogdoches
Thomas Cosby of Midland
Austin Cosby of Connecticut
Linda Weatherly of Garrison

Services for Mr. Rector will be Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at Abundant Love Ministries in Center at 2pm, interment will follow at WestView Cemetery in Center with Reverand Steve Standley to officate the service.

Graveside service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at New Hope Cemetery in Center with Bro. Ozay Ford and Bro. Ed McRae officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Mr. Helms was born December 21, 1940 in Oak Grove, Louisiana to Marvin H. Helms and Virginia Lovett Helms. He loved gardening, riding horses, fishing, woodworking and going to church. He was a member of Saint Mark’s United Methodist Church.

Graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, May 3, 2015 at Mt. Herman Cemetery in Center with Rev. Karen Jones officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to service time at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Mr. Moore was born April 19, 1956 in Center to Austin R. Moore and Maxine Thomason. He was of the Church of Christ faith.

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

Francis Louise Todd, 80, of Timpson, Texas, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2015 in Nacogdoches, Texas. She was born on August 10, 1934 in Caledonia, Texas, the daughter of Walter P. Stone and Frankie Crump Stone. The family will have a Graveside Service at Woodlawn Cemetery, Timpson, Texas at 2 PM on May 1, 2015.

Louise and her husband Sam K. Todd were married for 62 years. She enjoyed crocheting and making dolls. She loved having family gatherings.

No matter what you had done in your life Gan-Gan loved all of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren with all of her heart. She found joy in “spoiling” every child she met and also made sure to tell their parents to do the same.

Ms. Todd was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Sam K. Todd; two brothers, Boug Stone and Howard Stone; two sisters, Jeanette Burger and Katie Herndon; one grandson, John E. Todd Jr., and son-in-law, Glen Yates.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, May 1, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 2, 2015 at Timpson Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery in Timpson.

Mr. Purdy was born May 19, 1926 in Lafayette, Indiana to Darby C. Purdy and Margaret A. Mather Purdy. He served in the United States Navy in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Mr. Purdy was of the Methodist faith.

He is survived by
Wife: Katy Purdy of Houston

Nephews:
James D. Purdy of Lafayette, Indiana
Michael R. Purdy of New Delhi, Indiana
William Farrell of Fisher, Indiana
George Farrell of Indianapolis, Indiana

Services for Jennifer Leighann Sherwood will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, April 30, 2015 at Lakeside Baptist Church with Rev. Mark Moore and Shirley Mewbourn Brown. Visitation will be held at Hilliard Funeral Home from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m on Wednesday evening.

Jennifer Leighann Sherwood was born August 17, 1999 in Center, Texas and passed away at the age of 15 on April 26, 2015. She had been a resident of Canton all of her life, and was a member of Grace Family Church. She loved archery, photography and 4-wheelin'.

She was preceded in death by her Papaw, Robert Whitt.

Jenni is survived by
Father
John Sherwood of Canton
Mother
Kim Sherwood of Joaquin
Sister
Wendi Warren-Hollins and T'Mur Hollins of Mineola
Brother
Matthew Sherwood and Leah Sherwood of Mineola
Grandparents
Judy Whitt of Joaquin
Grady Sherwood of Canton
Rosie Webb of Broken Arrow
Nieces and nephews
D'Antheny Warren, DeAndrea Warren, Jasmine Hollins, Kendra Hollins, Ely Sherwood, and one on the way
Aunts
Sheila Pearce and family of Broken Arrow, OK
Sherry Frost and family of Coweta, OK.

If desired, memorials may be made to Children’s Health, 1935 Medical District Dr.
Dallas, Texas 75235.

04/27/2015

Angie Michelle Harrison-Garrett died April 24, 2015 at Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation in San Augustine, Texas. Funeral services for Angie Michelle Harrison-Garrett will be Saturday, May 2, 2015 at Abundant Love Ministries (1218 Shelbyville St., Center, Texas) Funeral services will be at 11:00am. Bro. Larry Howard will be officiating.

Her survivors are:
Husband:
Calvin Gaddis Jr of Center, Texas

Sons:
Jamorian Harrison & Jamarius Harrison of Center, Texas

Daughters:
Jamya Gaddis & Cajaevia Gaddis of Center, Texas

Sisters:
Sonya Green & Luvinci Harrison of Nacogdoches, Texas

Visitation will be Friday, May 1, 2015 from the hours of 7-9 at Hicks Chapel (804 Martin Luther King Drive, Center, Texas).

Gregory Dewayne McClure, age 59, of Tenaha passed away Sunday night, April 26, 2015 at his residence in Tenaha. Funeral service will be at 11am Saturday, May 2, 2015 at Benford Chapel Baptist Church, Tenaha, Texas with a lay-in-state prior to service from 10am until 11am. Interment will be at St. John Cemetery, Tenaha, Texas with Pastor Joseph Hall, Sr. to officiate.

Born December 25, 1922 in Jefferson, Arkansas, Roy Samuel Crawford was the son of the late Samuel Lewis and Mattie Williams Crawford. He and his late wife were married on April 6, 1940, in Indianola, Oklahoma. He was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great great grandfather. Mr. Roy loved spending time outdoors. There was always grass to be mowed, pine straw to be picked up and garden to grow.

In addition to his parents, Roy Crawford was preceded in death by his loving wife of 72 years, Audrey Crawford; and son-in-law, Bro. Sammy Eldredge.

The family of Roy Crawford is being served by Taylor Funeral Home of Timpson, Texas. To convey condolences or to sign an online register please visit www.taylorfh.net.

04/24/2015

Matthew (Matt) Alan Hibbard, age 35, passed away peacefully April 22, 2015, in his home in Nacogdoches, Texas.

Matt was born July 6, 1979, in Nacogdoches, Texas and leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Kaye Yoder of Nacogdoches; father, Joe Hibbard of Chireno; sisters, Kim Williams of Nacogdoches and Nicole Lyon of San Jose, California; grandmother, Charlene Kraemer of Center; grandmother, Molly Barton of Center; grandfather, LD Hibbard of Chireno; and a loving group of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family.

He grew up in Nacogdoches and was a member of the First United Methodist Church. From an early age he was fascinated with the sound and rumble of engines which led to his remarkable ability to break down any complex machine and build it back to perfection. This fascination went from Tonka trucks to lawn mowers and led to his love of motorcycles and flying through the air in motocross competitions as a teenager. He attended Nacogdoches High School, shortly thereafter worked as a Product Supervisor on offshore oil and gas production platforms and attended Angelina College.

Matt coped with mental health issues overcoming many obstacles in his life. While he was inspired by his family to be strong, he made just as big of an impact to those around him with his kind heart and perseverance. The love he had for his family, his hopes and dreams along for his compassion for the world around him is best expressed through the many poems that he wrote and we can now treasure in his memory.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather Andrew Kraemer of Center.

Many thanks to family, friends and neighbors for your love, support and prayers.

Visitation will be held 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 26, 2015 at Cason Monk-Metcalf Sunset Chapel, located at 5400 North Street in Nacogdoches.

Memorial service will follow at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 26, 2015, at Cason Monk-Metcalf's Sunset Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, you may donate to: The Menninger Clinic, Love Inc Nacogdoches, or the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

Online memories and condolences may be offered at www.CasonMonk-Metcalf.com.

Services are under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, located at 5400 North Street in Nacogdoches.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, April 25, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, April 26, 2015 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Gordon Vaughn and Bro. Wes Hall officiating. Interment will follow at Strong Cemetery in Huxley.

Mr. Tamplin was born July 7, 1927 in Huxley to Kage Tamplin and Rosa Vaughn Tamplin. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Mr. Tamplin was a member of the Masonic Lodge Lake Shore Drive in Port Arthur and Lydia Missionary Baptist Church in Shelbyville.

He is survived by
Daughters:
Susan Angelle and husband, Glen, of Beaumont
Vicki Smith and husband, Jerry, of New Braunfels

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

04/23/2015

James Wesley Kellum, 72, of Timpson, Texas passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 22, 2015, surrounded by his family. James was born on February 25, 1943 to his parents, Wesley Wayne Kellum and Donnie Delia Broseh Kellum. Funeral services for James will take place Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 2:00 PM at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Timpson. Brother Eric Pledger will officiate. Interment will follow immediately at Mt. Olive Cemetery.

Visitation for James will be on Friday, April 24, 2015 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Taylor Funeral Home in Timpson.

James was born in the community of Silas, Texas. He lived in Silas his whole life. He attended Timpson High School. He owned Kellum Logging and cut timber for the area for many, many years before retiring. During his life he enjoyed anything having to do with the outdoors. Fishing and hunting were among his favorite pastimes. He also enjoyed spending time with his family. James was a faithful member of the Mt. Olive Baptist Church.

James is survived by his loving wife, Judy. They met on a blind date arranged by one of his cousins. On May 21, 1994, they were married. He is also survived by his son Joshua Kellum and his wife, Candace; daughter, Jennifer Johnson and her husband, Terry; step-sons Ritchie Arnold and James Arnold and his wife, Donna; step-daughters Michele Cheavens and January Turner and her husband Steven; grandchildren Jessica, Jaycee, Travis, Jeramie, Janna, Bradlee, T.J., David, Chasity, Ashley, Nadina, River, Jordan, Michael, Jace, Piper, Zachary, Jacob and Addison, as well as four great grandchildren.

James was preceded in death by his parents, one sister Donna Stone and one grandson Jonathan Kellum.

Services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 25, 2015 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Karen Jones officiating, eulogy and remarks given by Martha Lou Carroll. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be Friday, April 24, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born January 27, 1934 in Many, LA to Walter Morris and Johnyne (Phillips) Bounds. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Center and Beta Sigma Phi.

She is preceded in death by her Parents, Walter and Johnyne Bounds, Husband, Walter C. “Bo” Rainbolt, Son, Randy Phelps and Son, Walter Rainbolt.

In Lieu of flowers, family request donations be made to the Pinkston/Roughrider Scholarship Foundation, P.O. Box 152, Center, Texas 75935 (Memo: In memory of Walter Rainbolt) or the First United Methodist Church, 211 Porter St, Center, Texas 75935

Services for Mrs. Lane will be Friday, April 24, 2015 starting at 1pm at the Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Center, Texas with interment to follow at the Westview Cemetery in Center, Texas. Pastor Lucien Tatum will be officiating the services.

Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 24, 2015 at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center. Visitation will be held prior to the graveside service at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center, beginning at 12:30 p.m.

Mr. Bussey was born November 9, 1937 in Center to Malcom Lee Bussey and Mattie Lou Steele Bussey. He served in the United States Marine Corps.

He is survived by
Daughters:
Beth Bussey Jones of Nacogdoches, Texas
Glyn Bussey Sloan and husband, Larry, of Groesbeck, Texas

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

Bo Barbe, 79, of the Aiken Community of Shelby County, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2015 at his residence.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at Watson & Sons Chapel with L.D. Eddins officiating. Interment will follow at White Rock Cemetery in Center.

Mr. Barbe was born November 12, 1935 in Shelby County to Charles N. Barbe and Lois McKinzie Barbe. He graduated from Center High School in 1953. Mr. Barbe went on to further his education at SFA, where he earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in 1957 and his Masters Degree in 1963. He was a teacher at Excelsior Common School District, Timpson ISD and Center ISD. Mr. Barbe also worked at Shelby County Co-op. He was a member of Shelby County Farm Bureau, SFA Alumni Association and Excelsior ISD School Board. Mr. Barbe loved sports of all kinds, especially enjoying basketball and hunting. He was of the Church of Christ faith.

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

Titus Nathaniel Brandon, 78, of Timpson, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2015 in Nacogdoches. He was born on August 1, 1936 in Troup, Texas, the son of Effie and Curtis Brandon. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 PM on Monday, April 20, at Taylor Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at 2:00 PM at First Assembly of God Church with Brother E.J. Adams and Brother Ronnie Sowell officiating. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery.

Being a pastor’s son, Titus moved around the area a lot growing up. He went to high school in Sour Lake, Texas. He was a person who loved deeply. His family was a very important part of his life. Titus loved spending time with family, especially his grandkids. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing, as well as gardening. Titus was very involved in the music ministry at First Assembly, and he’s a legend in the community with his country music. His passion was playing his guitar and singing, he blessed so many people through the years. He served on the board of First Assembly for over 35 years. Titus owned Brandon Heating and Air. He faithfully served his community’s air conditioning and heating needs for 47 years. Titus was an endowed member of the Timpson Masonic Lodge #437. He served their HVAC needs as well.

Titus is survived by his wife, Barbara. They were happily married for 57 years. Titus always said that the greatest event of his life was the day he met Barbara Hayes. They were married on December 21, 1957.

The family of Titus Brandon is being served by Taylor Funeral Home of Timpson. To convey condolences or to sign an online register please visit www.taylorfh.net.

Mary Ruth Green McKibben was born on March 31st 1923 in Timpson Texas. She was the youngest child of Joe John Green and Ruth Blankenship Green. Mary grew up in Timpson, where she attended the local public schools. She went on to graduate from the University of Texas at Austin in 1943, and then attended medical school at the University of Texas at Galveston, graduating with her M.D. in June of 1946. Mary served her internship at the St. Louis, Missouri City Hospital where she met her future husband, J.W. “Mac” McKibben. They married in 1947.

Mac and Mary moved to San Francisco and then to Texas as they continued their medical training and started a family. In 1954 Mac and Mary and their two children moved to Modesto, California. Here Mary practiced anesthesiology for the next 34 years at Memorial Hospital until her retirement in 1988.

Mary was an avid traveler and hiker. She and Mac travelled to many exotic places, including Antarctica and the Far East. They hiked the base camps of the Himalayas, and climbed Kilimanjaro. They especially enjoyed hiking in the high Sierras, and Yosemite was always a special place for both of them.

Mary’s husband Mac died in 2004. By that time, Mary was already suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. In 2006, Mary was moved to Pasadena, California to be closer to family to facilitate care for her continuously progressing disease. She died peacefully on April 17, 2015 at the age of 92.

Mary is survived by Two Children and Four Grandchildren. Her son Frederick McKibben and daughter in law Diane Danis of Pasadena, California, and their children Jeffrey McKibben and Elizabeth McKibben; her daughter Helen McKibben of Bethesda, Maryland and her children John Rasmussen and Jacob Caffrey.

Graveside Service will be on April 25, 2015 at 1pm at Woodlawn Cemetery in Timpson, Texas.
The McKibben family is being served by Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, Texas. To send condolences or to sign an online register please visit www.taylorfh.net.

Service will be held Saturday, April 25th at 1pm at Smyrna Missionary Baptist Church of Timpson, Texas with interment to follow at Antioch Cemetery in Timpson, Texas. Pastor Cedric Grace will officiate the services.

Mr. Johnson is survived by:

Son
Ben Johnson III of Abilene, Texas

Special Niece and Nephew
Lucy and Allen Gossett of Timpson

Services are under the direction of Community Funeral Home, Timpson, Texas.

Flora Bell Kirkpatrick Wedgeworth, age 86, passed away April 18, 2015. Graveside Service and laid to rest will be at Corinth Cemetery, Timpson, Texas on April 21, 2015 at 2pm.

Ms Flo, a longtime resident of Timpson, is a native of Jacksonville. She also lived in Beaumont and Houston for a number of years.

Mom loved Jesus with her whole heart, and she was ready to go with him when He called her. She waited for Jesus for a very long time. He came to take her home with Him when He had her heavenly mansion prepared. She is rejoicing and singing praises to Jesus in heaven today, and she is walking on streets of gold. She entered the pearly gates in awe, greeted by all the ones she dearly loved and missed so much when they were gone from this earthly life. She is expecting us to join her there, when each of us make our own personal journey across the Jordan into Paradise.

Faithful daughter of her Lord and Savior, she was a servant of His. She sang in the choir at her church for many years. She prayed for her family every night as she called each one by name. She baked yummy buttermilk pies for everybody when food was requested. She was an Eastern Star. She was Mom and Nannie to her grands and great grands. She never smoked or drank or cussed. She never worked outside her home. She was a prayer warrior. She was a good wife, a good mom and grandmother, a good cook, a good housekeeper, and a good friend.

Special thanks to Rita McGowan, Emma Boles, Chaplain Dee Daniel, and all of the other wonderful compassionate Alzheimer’s caregivers at Accolade Hospice.

Thank you for an inspiring send off message Brother Gene Maddox.

Extra special thanks, all our love, and a special heavenly crown should be given to Donna Gail- special middle daughter- for her dedication in caring for Mom for several years, when she needed her the most.

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”
2 Timothy 4:7

In lieu of flowers the family asks donations be made to The Alzheimer’s Association.

"Mom we love you bunches, we will miss you, and in anxious anticipation, we wait to join you and Daddy one day soon. Tell Daddy we all say hey! That’s our Momma!"

Services are under the direction of Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, Texas.

John “JB” Madison Hughes Jr., 45, of Oak Leaf, Texas, passed away Thursday, April 9th, 2015. He was born on December 5th, 1969, in Hempstead, Texas, to John “Johnny” Madison Hughes Sr. and Barbara “Babs” Preston. JB was raised in the towns of Huntsville, Center, and Dallas, Texas, and was a surveyor all over the US for 24 years. He was a huge fan of the Dallas Cowboys, the Baylor Bears, the Texas Rangers, the Dallas Mavericks, and the St. Louis Blues. JB was a devoted husband and a loving and supportive father and grandfather.

JB was preceded in death by his mother, Babs Preston; his sister, Roni Riggs; his uncle, Robert “Bobby” Burns; his grandfather, Robert “Bob” Burns; his grandparents, Velton Bee and Bonnie Ruth Franks Hughes; his brother-in-law, Vinny Diaz; and his granddaughter, Alayah Dawn Goodman.

He is survived by his soul mate, Leanna Hughes; his daughters and their families, Courtney and DJ Divers, Roni, Tyler and baby Waylon John Boidy, and Lauren Hughes; his father, John Hughes; his grandmother, Faye Burns; his step-father, Doug Preston; his aunts and uncles, Terri Cox, Bonnie B Hughes Lane, Annette Burns, and Veda, Sherry, Deryl and Eddie Preston; his in-laws, Bill and Deana Lovsey and Brenda and Irv Albrecht; his siblings, Jon Robert and Marilyn Hughes Pfeiffer, Niki, Jeb and baby Kinlee Chesson, Shelly and Jason Wells, Austin and April Preston, Jesse and Heather Hughes, Dennis and Melanie Preston, Billy Joe and Randi Brown, Ashley Nelson, Kasey Preston, Steven Preston; and his in-laws, Billie, Mike, Zina, Kerri, Melinda, Toni, Billy, and Todd; and many, many more family and friends that JB loved dearly.

In short, JB was an all-around amazing man who will be loved and missed by many. His memorial service will be Thursday, April 16 at 4p.m. at the Cowboy Church of Ellis County in Waxahachie, Texas.

In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to the St. Louis Fetal Care Institute (in honor of his granddaughter Alayah) or the National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation (in honor of his mother Babs).
fetalcare@ssmhc.com

She was born May 15, 1932 in Rusk, Texas to Willie T. Bullock and Kizze Mae (Richardson) Bullock.

She is preceded in death by her Parents, Willie and Kizze Mae Bullock, Sister, Willie Fenley & Brother, Roy Bullock.

She is survived by:
Brother:
Robert Bullock of Rosharon
Niece:
Kathy Casey of Shelbyville
Numerous other Family & Friends

Walter Cullen Chadwick, 30, of Horseshoe Beach, Florida passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 in Horseshoe Beach, Florida. He was born on April 25, 1984 in Bryan, Texas, the son of Walter Jonathan Chadwick and Susan Jo Callaway. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 PM at Taylor Funeral Home on Monday, April 20, 2015. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at 11:00 AM at County Line Cemetery. Brother Josh Walters will officiate.

Cullen is survived by:

Parents, Jonathan Chadwick and Jo Brown

Brother, Nicholas Chadwick

Maternal grandparents, Joe and Ann Callaway of College Station.

Cullen was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Walter C. Chadwick and Nadine Chadwick.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 11454 Alexandria, VA 22312.

The Chadwick family is being served by the Taylor Funeral Home of Timpson, Texas. To convey condolences or to sign an online register please visit www.taylorfh.net.

A Memorial Service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 18, 2015 at Mt. Pleasant Church of Christ in Center with Bro. Shak Arlington officiating.

She was born April 17, 1924 in Shelby County to Bud and Nonie (McSwain) Luman.

She is survived by:
Daughter:
Delores Brown of Baconton, GA

Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas

The memorial sevice for Jean Whitley and Joe Bruton will be held at Jean Whitley's home in Timpson from 2-5pm on Saturday, April 18th.

04/14/2015

Larry Clinton Roberts, 72, of Baytown, TX was born August 29, 1942, in Houston and passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2015, in his home surrounded by family. Larry graduated from Milby High School in 1960 and attended the University of Houston prior to enlisting in the U. S. Army. He served in the 2nd Armored Division as a Sharpshooter and Paratrooper. He was a very proud Vietnam Veteran. Larry (PaPaw) was a devoted son and brother and anybody who ever met him quickly learned to love him and his infectious smile. He was a charmer with a big heart and loved spending time with his family, epically his grandchildren. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed being at the deer lease, sitting around the campfire with friends and telling stories. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his father, Clinton Ray Roberts and his mother and stepfather, Marie Lebo Stuart and J. E. Stuart.

He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Sharla and Richard Bigler; son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Linda Roberts; sister and brother-in-law, Jeanie and Dale Costilow; grandchildren, Brett and Bailey Bigler and Nicole, Lindsay, and Lauren Roberts; and great grandchild, McKenzie Frederick.

His family will receive friends at Navarre Funeral Home Friday, April 17, 2015, from 8:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. Graveside services with military honors will follow at 10:45 a.m. at the Houston National Cemetery.

Services for Infant, Jaecyon Matthew Short will be Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at 11:00am, at St Paul Baptist Church, due to the weather. Bro Freddie Willison will be officiating. Interment at Westview Cemetery.

Services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 18, 2015 at Triumph Kingdom of God in Christ Church in Center with Shepherd Howard Cloudy officiating. Burial will follow at West View Cemetery. The wake will be Friday, April 17, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born December 12, 1929 in Shelby County to Dillon and Myra Coleman. She was member of the Triumph Kingdom of God in Christ church. She worked for Holly Farms and the Shelby County Sheriff’s office.

Services will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at St. Theresa Catholic Church with Father, Jose Vidarte officiating. Burial will follow at Restland Cemetery in Tenaha. Visitation will be Monday, April 13, 2015 from 12:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born July 11, 1972 in Mexico to Vicente Tovar and Delfina Guzman Tovar. He worked for LATX Operation in Waskom.

He is preceded in death by his Father, Vicente Tovar, Brother, Jose Luis Tovar and Sister, Maria Francisca Tovar.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, April 12, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 13, 2015 at First Baptist Church in Center with Bro. Carl Smith and Bro. Michael Hale officiating. Interment will be held at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Mrs. Walker was born May 14, 1936 in Center to Tilmon Warr and Gladys Hughes Warr. She was a teacher in the Children’s Department of First Baptist Church.

Pallbearers will be Barton Brown, John Black, Jack Nichols, James Greer, Phil Worsham and Bryan Wages. Honorary pallbearers will be Bob Giddens, McNeil Moore, John Bender and Jason Locke.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church Children’s Department, 117 Cora Street, Center, Texas 75935 or Short Cemetery Fund, PO Box 854, Center, Texas 75935.

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

04/10/2015

Sarah Caldwell Lancelin, departed from her earthly home, entering into her eternal home, the Celestial City, on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at the age of 85.

A native of Center, Texas, Sarah had a compassionate, giving, and dedicated spirit. During her life, she touched the lives of numerous people. Sarah served 20 years as a dutiful nurse at the University of Texas Medical Branch (M.D. Anderson.) She later transitioned to positively impact the lives of our youth, serving as an educator in the Houston Independent School District for over 20 years. She held membership in many organizations and received a host of acclamations, awards, and certifications. Sarah was a dynamic mother, an amazing grandmother, an affectionate sister, a remarkable neighbor, and an incredible friend. Her worldly knowledge coupled with her immediate experience yielded positive results. She was a committed community activist, a profound public speaker, and an avid gardener who enjoyed landscaping.

She was the mother of four children: Brenda Taylor, Lynda Mosley, Joel Moore and Yvonne Winston. Sarah was a grandmother of six children and two great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, twelve siblings, and one great grandchild.

She leaves to cherish her beautiful memory a sister, Leanna Martin Goree, her children, grandchildren, family members, loved ones and dear friends.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, April 9, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 10, 2015 at Watson & Sons Chapel. Interment will follow at White Rock Cemetery.

Mrs. Tindol was born March 13, 1948 in Center to George Wesley Griffin and Lois Campbell Griffin.

Memorial services will be held 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at Emken Linton Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Galveston Memorial Park. Visitation will be 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Monday, April 13th at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City. Rosary to follow Visitation at 7:00 p.m.

Wayne Gundermann was born June 23, 1954, In Texas City, to Walter Gundermann, Jr. and Dorothy LaCombe Gundermann. He graduated from Texas City high school and was employed with Tyson foods as a Truck Driver. He was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church in Center, Texas. Wayne will always be remembered for his wittiness.

Funeral services will be held on April 11, 2015 starting at 11am at First Smyrna Missionary Baptist Church in Timpson, Pastor Harold Patton, officiating. Interment will follow at Antioch Cemetery in Timpson.

Royce was born in Timpson to the late Mr. Benny Early and Mrs. Juanita Earl and his grandparents were the late Mr. Oliver Earl and Mrs. Fannie Earl. He received his education at Timpson ISD and he was a member of the class of 1963.

His livelihood included cattle, which he enjoyed raising, and logging. He attended Smith Chapel Baptist Church in Timpson.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, April 12, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 13, 2015 at Saints Rest Cemetery in Nacogdoches County.

Ms. Allen was born September 9, 1946 in Lufkin to James Sidney Allen and Mary Frances Edwards Allen.

She is survived by
Children:
James Colwell Sr. and wife, Brandy, of Nacogdoches
Mary Colwell of Martinsville
Misty Golden and husband, Robert, of Buna

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, April 9, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 10, 2015 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Larry Byrd and Bro. Don Moore officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Mrs. Clark was born March 10, 1951 in Amarillo to George T. Cunning and Penny Lorene Wunneberger Cunning. She loved to garden and paint. She was a member of Neuville Baptist Church in the Neuville Community of Shelby County.

She was born November 24, 1937 in Shelby County to Allen and Odell (Spann) Eaves. She worked for AT&T for many years. She also worked for Holiday Nursing Home & Green Acres Nursing Home as a nurses aid.

You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com. Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas

04/05/2015

Cole Howard DePriest, 8, of Tenaha, was welcomed into the arms of Heaven on Friday, April 3, 2015 from injuries sustained in a horse-riding accident.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, April 5, 2015 at First Baptist Church in Tenaha. Funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Monday, April 6, 2015 at First Baptist Church in Tenaha with Bro. Michael Hale, Bro. Tracy Williams and Bro. John Whitworth officiating. Interment will follow at Ramah Cemetery in Tenaha.

Cole was born April 2, 2007 in Nacogdoches. He was a first grader at Carthage Primary School and a member of First Baptist Church in Center. Cole loved life and lived it to the fullest. He played baseball with the Carthage Dixie League and enjoyed swimming, hunting and working on the ranch. He especially enjoyed rodeoing and was a member of PYRA, East Texas Equestrian Drill Team and SCSP Association. He earned 2014 SCSP (6 and under) All-Around Champion.

Cole was a special little cowboy who never met a stranger. He had that special spark that made everyone love him. He always wore a smile as wide as the Sabine River and a grin that could melt an ice burg. At only eight, he could do more than many adults. With his infectious personality, it only took a few minutes to fall in love with him. Every person who knew Cole is better for it.

Cole seemed to live life in the fast lane as if he couldn’t get it done quickly enough – as if he knew his time here was limited. He was called home too soon, yet far too special to stay long on earth. God granted his family and friends by sending an angel to earth, even if it were for just a short space of time.

Cole is survived by
Parents: David Howard and Colette Cross DePriest of Tenaha

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, April 5, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 6, 2015 at Watson & Sons Chapel. Interment will follow at New Hope Cemetery in Center.

David was born May 27, 1959 in Center to Darrell Lloyd Taylor and Wilsie Dee Edison Taylor. He loved to fish and work in the garden. David was a member of New Hope Methodist Church.

He is survived by
Daughters:
Ashlee O’Dell Steel and husband, Marcus, of Center
Jade LaNae Taylor and boyfriend, Clayton Peace, of Center